Drayage is the short-haul movement of containerized freight between a port or rail terminal and a nearby destination.
Why drayage is timing-sensitive
Drayage is governed by port appointments, chassis availability, and per-diem and demurrage clocks. Small delays cascade into large fees, which makes continuous monitoring especially valuable on drayage moves.
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